B4-4

B4-4, later known as Before Four (both stylized in lowercase), was a Canadian boy band from Toronto, Ontario. The band was composed of twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky,"Twins lead a double life in Cookstown and Las Vegas". by Bruce Hain Innisfil Journal, Jul 24, 2013 along with Ohad Einbinder."Still the one: 21 things to know about Shania Twain". Global News, By John R. Kennedy March 9, 2015 They were signed to Sony Records and achieved commercial success in Canada and later toured as Before Four in Germany."RyanDan grew up through B4-4 experiences". Regina Leader-Post, Jun 21, 2008 . Mile Devlin

As B4-4 The Kowarskys and Einbinder were friends for several years before the group officially formed in 1998. After an audition for Mike Roth of Toronto's Sony Records studios, they were signed to the label. They also signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV." TWINS PEAK". Elizabeth Renzetti, LONDON — Globe and Mail, Oct. 13, 2007

In 2000, they released their self-titled debut album. B4-4 achieved success in Canada with the single "Get Down" and its accompanying video,"Break Yo’ TV: B4-4’s “Get Down”". Consequences of Sound, by Alex Young on August 12, 2010"5 Forgotten Canadian One Hit Wonders We Love". andPop, August 6, 2014 by Merna Jibrail "TBT: O-Town's reunion and the 7 dirtiest boy band songs". Entertainment Weekly, Hillary Busis April 3, 2014 and later "Go Go". Other releases included "Everyday", and "Ball and Chain". The album was certified Platinum in Canada.

In the summer of 2001, B4-4 joined Snow, Wave and soulDecision on the YTV PsykoBlast Tour and opened for Destiny's Child on MTV's Total Request Live Tour. They were also nominated for Best New Group at the 2001 Juno Awards. Also in 2001, they starred in the episode Howlin' with B4-4 in the TV series Eddy the Eco-Dog Unleashed.

As Before Four Following their success in Canada, the trio B4-4 headed to Germany, signing with Universal Music / Polydor under the name Before Four."RyanDan cuts boy band roots". By JASON MacNEIL Sun Media, 2007-11-10 In 2003, they released their second album, In Your Face. That album generated three singles: "Player (You're My Ecstasy)", "I'll Be There" and "Feel Free (To Say No)".

B4-4 disbanded in 2004. Ryan and Dan Kowarsky went on to form the vocal, musical, songwriting and producing duo RyanDan.

In 2021, "Get Down" was used as a Lip Sync for Your Life number in episode 7 of Canada's Drag Race second season, with which Gia Metric won her Lip sync competition.

Discography

Albums Year Album details Peak Notes CA GER 2000B4-4 Released:CA: 2000 Label: Sony Music Format: CD CAN: Platinum 2003 In Your Face Released: 30 June 2003 (General edition) 30 June 2003 [Limited German Special "(Tank) Topped Up" Edition] 17 Nov 2003 (Special Edition) Label: Polydor, Universal Music Format: CD Limited Edition released only in Germany

Singles Year Single Peak positions Album CANPeak positions for b4-4 on Canada's Singles Chart: For "Get Down": For "Go Go": For "Everyday": For "Ball and Chain": GER AUT SUI 2000 "Get Down" 4 — — — b4-4 "Go Go" 21 — — — "Everyday" 42 — — — 2001 "Ball and Chain" 47 — — — "Endlessly" — — — — 2003 "Player" — 29 — — In Your Face "I'll Be There" — 11 — 57 "Feel Free (To Say No)" — 8 50 —

Music videos +YearSingleAlbum 2000Get Down b4-4Go GoEveryday 2003Player In Your FaceFeel Free (To Say No)

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